Make the most of your kitchen s existing storage space by installing a pull out shelf in one or all of the base cabinets.
Adding shelf to existing cabinet.
The shelf resembles a shallow drawer that glides out for easy access to items stored in the back of the cabinet.
Measure your cabinet width or an existing shelf.
The cleats under the shelf are fillers to elevate the shelf just enough so the crown molding fits under the shelf and yet comfortably clears the doors below.
Use floating shelves for every day dishes and mugs.
If necessary use steel wool to smooth the finish then apply a final coat of paint or varnish.
Screw two brackets to the cabinet floor.
Step 7 replace shelves and doors.
Don t forego floating shelves or the tri shelf adjacent the sink or at a cabinet end.
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Sand the shelf apply edge banding finish the plywood then install.
Nail cleats to the tops of the cabinets to elevate the shelf.
One to the face frame and one to the back wall of the cabinet not shown.
Of space on each side for the side cleats.
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Arrange them to make the most of your cupboard space.
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Finally cut the old shelf to fit the new space.
Drill shelf support holes that match the existing holes inside the cabinet.
Install a pull out cabinet shelf.
Brush on varnish stain or paint to match the finish of the cabinet and existing shelves and allow it to dry.
Install the shelf pins in the holes at the height desired.
The side cleats will overhang on the cabinet side.
If you re feeling guilty about foregoing precious cabinet space for your treasures when you re short on storage space we have a solution for you.
Cut additional shelves for each cabinet.
Adding new shelves to a cabinet is easy.